MAT Clinics in Colorado: Methadone, Suboxone & Vivitrol Treatment

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For an overdose or immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357.

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MAT Treatment Options in Colorado by Medication

Methadone clinics in Colorado

Colorado has 39 CMS-listed Medicare-enrolled methadone OTP locations, including 24 in the Denver metro area, three in Colorado Springs and three in Pueblo. Methadone for OUD is dispensed through certified OTPs. Early in care, frequent in-person dosing may be needed, though clinical decisions and take-home privileges vary. For people in Alamosa, Lamar, Glenwood Springs or Montrose, a local listed OTP may reduce travel compared with a Front Range trip. Learn more about methadone treatment and how OTPs work.

Buprenorphine and Suboxone in Colorado

Buprenorphine can be prescribed in office-based settings by appropriately authorized practitioners, and some Colorado patients may be eligible for telehealth visits under applicable rules. Health First Colorado covers medication treatment for opioid use disorder, although a clinician and the plan must confirm individual prescribing and pharmacy details. Office-based care may be especially useful in mountain and Eastern Plains communities without a listed methadone OTP. Read about buprenorphine and Suboxone treatment and the MAT versus MOUD terms.

Long-acting buprenorphine injections: Sublocade and Brixadi

Sublocade and Brixadi are long-acting injectable forms of buprenorphine administered by healthcare professionals. They may reduce the need to take medication every day, though eligibility and starting requirements differ by product. In Colorado, ask an addiction-medicine practice or treatment program whether it offers a particular injection and can process Health First Colorado coverage. Availability is clinic-specific; a CMS-listed methadone OTP is not automatically an injection provider. See our Sublocade guide for details and discuss Brixadi with a qualified clinician.

Naltrexone and Vivitrol in Colorado

Extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) is a non-opioid medication option for certain people with opioid use disorder. Starting it requires an appropriate opioid-free period to avoid precipitated withdrawal; a clinician should guide this safely. Colorado Medicaid coverage of OUD medications includes naltrexone, but local availability, medical eligibility and coverage administration need confirmation. Search Colorado providers by ZIP code for Vivitrol services rather than assuming every methadone clinic offers it. Learn more about naltrexone and Vivitrol.

Paying for MAT in Colorado

Health First Colorado Medicaid

Colorado expanded Medicaid on January 1, 2014. Health First Colorado, overseen by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, covers medications for opioid use disorder under the federal Medicaid MAT benefit. A clinic must confirm it participates in the patient’s coverage and whether medication-specific authorization is needed. Explore MAT insurance coverage.

Medicare

Medicare Part B includes an opioid treatment program benefit for eligible patients at enrolled OTPs. Other prescribed OUD medications and related services may be billed through different Medicare benefits, including Part D for certain outpatient prescriptions; check exact plan rules.

Private health insurance

Commercial plans can cover OUD treatment, but networks, formularies, deductibles and authorization requirements vary. Colorado patients should ask both the insurance plan and clinic about the specific medication, setting and expected charges. See MAT costs and insurance.

No insurance or limited ability to pay

Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration funds substance use treatment services for adults, including people without insurance. Ask the BHA about entry points and program eligibility; some programs may offer payment assistance based on circumstances.

Need help checking benefits? Use our insurance-verification information or ask the treatment program directly.

Opioid Overdose in Colorado: Why Access Matters

Colorado recorded 1,610 drug overdose deaths in 2024, with an age-adjusted all-drug death rate of 25.7 per 100,000, compared with the national rate of 23.1 (CDC NCHS; USAFacts). Colorado’s opioid overdose rate was 16.0, equal to the national opioid rate in 2024. Both Colorado rates were lower than in 2023.

These trends show why timely access to medications, overdose prevention and naloxone remains important in Colorado. The figures are statewide and do not predict an individual’s outcome.

Colorado Resources & Helplines

For naloxone information, see overdose prevention guidance and the Colorado public health program. The Colorado Good Samaritan law does not immunize every offense.

How to Choose a MAT Clinic in Colorado

Questions to ask before you call

• Does the Colorado methadone clinic have current OTP certification and available assessments?
• How often will I need to visit for dosing at the beginning?
• What determines eligibility for take-home doses?
• Can the OTP coordinate transfers or guest dosing within Colorado?
• Do you accept Health First Colorado, Medicare or my private plan?
• Does the buprenorphine clinician offer in-person and/or lawful telehealth visits?
• Can your practice provide Suboxone or injectable buprenorphine when appropriate?
• Are naltrexone or Vivitrol services available and medically appropriate?
• What will I pay, and is a written cost explanation available?
• What should I bring to my first appointment?

What happens at a first visit?

1. Contact the Colorado clinic to confirm services and scheduling.
2. Complete a clinical and substance-use assessment.
3. Discuss medication choice, safety, coverage and follow-up.
4. Receive a care plan with dosing, visits and optional support services.

If you are helping a loved one in Colorado, review how to offer support.

Sources, Methodology & Editorial Standards

1. CMS Opioid Treatment Program Providers, September 8, 2026
2. Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, contact information
3. CDPHE, naloxone standing orders and Bulk Purchase Fund
4. Colorado Revised Statutes §18-1-711
5. BayMark, Brighton Health First Colorado announcement, 2019
6. KFF, Medicaid expansion status, October 2026
7. KFF / CDC NCHS, overdose mortality rates, 2019–2024
8. USAFacts / CDC, Colorado overdose deaths, 2024
9. Health First Colorado, Medicaid program information

Clinic listings were compiled from the CMS Medicare Opioid Treatment Program Providers file dated September 8, 2026, grouped by city and screened for duplicate addresses. CMS Medicare enrollment is not a complete count of every Colorado treatment service. MATClinicGuide.com does not own or operate any listed clinic.

Medical disclaimer: This page is educational, not a diagnosis, prescription or individualized medical recommendation. Consult a qualified clinician about OUD medication risks and benefits. Details such as admission, insurance and operating hours must be confirmed directly with the treatment program.

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